Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese Language

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The George Washington University invites applications for a full-time, specialized faculty appointment at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese Language, expected to begin Fall 2025. The initial term is 3 years and the position is renewable upon successful review.

The successful candidate is expected to teach all levels of Chinese language and culture with a 4-3 teaching load, actively engage in contemporary teaching approaches and use digital technologies and social media for teaching and service. They will also contribute to curriculum innovation, program enhancement, and academic and student events.

A doctoral degree in Chinese linguistics, culture, second language acquisition, pedagogy, or a related field; native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English; and evidence of excellence in teaching Chinese at the college level, as demonstrated by evaluations, are required. ABD applicants will be considered but must complete the doctoral degree by the date of appointment.

The successful candidate will be eligible for GW's employee benefits including medical, dental, and retirement. A full explanation of those benefits is available at https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits

Complete the online faculty application and upload a one-page cover letter, C.V., statement of teaching interest, sample syllabi and teaching materials for courses where they served as the lead instructor or taught independently (uploaded to Assessment of Skills Relevant to Basic Qualifications), course evaluations, and a link to an unedited video recording of the applicant's classroom teaching demonstration (approximately 30 minutes) (linked/uploaded to Other Documents). In addition, please provide names and contact information for three professional references, who will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.